Navajo artist Ed Natiya captures the essence of Indigenous peoples from a very authentic perspective. He is driven by the need to explore the wisdom of long ago and the genuine nature of Native peoples. His Sculpture and Artwork radiates with life, love and beauty, speaking to both young and old alike.Through his work, he elegantly brings their wisdom, history, and stories to life. All in hopes that these teachings and values will be remembered and appreciated for years to come.

 

Natiya's work currently shows in numerous galleries, museums, and universities throughout the United States. He has received numerous awards for his creative depictions of Native American culture and history. These include the prestigious "Best of Class", the top award in Sculpture Overall at the 2016 Santa Fe Indian Market Show. In 2024, he won the 'Patron's Choice Award' at the renowned, Night of Artists show at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio Texas. He currently sculpts full-time and lives in Albuquerque, NM with his wife, Jayme.